The move is now set to be completed within a matter of hours, with Atlético Madrid paying a fee of around €20 million to Benfica, for the keeper they see as their replacement for Thibaut Courtois, who returned to Chelsea at the orders of José Mourinho.

Oblak is due to sign his paperwork shortly, with official announcements expected from both Atlético Madrid and Benfica due to follow.

This will signify that Diego Simeone has his goalkeeper pairing ready for the start of the new season, having already landed Miguel Ángel Moya from Getafe.